Elk Creek (FR 9591) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Elk Creek (FR 9591) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,985 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves South Elk Ridge Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, December 1 to October 14.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

0.5 of the 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. A gate 9.1 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Hemlock Point stands 3,792 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Ronan, is 16 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?